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Dr. Roy Frizzell, MD

Dr. Roy Frizzell, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Roy Frizzell, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

190 E Bannock St Boise, ID 83712

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Dr. Frizzell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Frizzell

4.3
35 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Frizzell did my spinal surgeries. He is a great doctor and one of the things I was most impressed with is how well trained his office team is. They were so nice to deal with and very knowledgable. He takes the time to explain things and he has a very relaxed bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 21, 2019
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Excellent dr. and I recommend him all the time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 09, 2019
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I had Dr. Frizzell operate on me 12 years ago. The operation was suppose to take a couple of hr. A simple proceedure turned into a nightmare. He put the wrong instrument in my neck & broke all my vertebrae, from c2-c7,t1+t2. Not too mention the nerve damage left in my neck after 3 surgeries in 3 weeks. Too this day am still in much pain do to the tendinitis. I couldn't sue him because he is a prominent surgeon. He never looked back & am still paying 4 his mistake. S. Brumfield
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sonja Brumfield in Boise, ID – Feb 10, 2019
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Wonderful doctor. I would highly recommend Dr. Frizzell if you are in need of a Neurosurgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Gooding, ID – Mar 16, 2017
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I am a mother of 3, two of which have autism. I started haveing neck pain and after MRI results was called by Dr. Frizzels office. I was told that "Dr wanted to talk to you about your results. After a 3 and 1/2 hour drive, he saw me, was reluctant to answer questions and now thinks I might have carpal tunnel syndrome and thentold me to " Have a nice trip home" After a 10 minute appointment. I have worries of why my hands are going numb and neck pain . never had issues with my writs! Cold man.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Halfway, OR – Sep 28, 2016
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So thankful for this wonderful Doctor!! I feel blessed that I was sent to him. He is kind,humble and so caring. Best Doctor I've had in a very long time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Christina upton in Caldwell, ID – Sep 01, 2016
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Dr. Roy Frizzell, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    St. Luke's Boise Medical Center190 E Bannock St Boise, ID 83712
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    (208) 344-1000
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